INDUCTION OF
LABOUR
BY VICTOR
,Definition;
Induction of labour is the process of
initiation of uterine contractions by
artificial means at 38 weeks gestation
or before term when the foetus is
viable.
NB: Augmentation of labour is the
process of strengthening uterine
contractions that are already
established.
Augmentation of labour should not be
confused with induction of labour
, General Principles for induction
of labour (WHO 2011)
1. Induction of labor should be performed
only when there is a clear medical
indication for it and the expected
benefits outweigh its potential harms.
2. When inducing labor, consideration
must be given to the actual condition,
wishes and preferences of each woman,
with emphasis being placed on cervical
status, the specific method of induction
of labour and associated conditions
such as parity and rupture of
membranes.
LABOUR
BY VICTOR
,Definition;
Induction of labour is the process of
initiation of uterine contractions by
artificial means at 38 weeks gestation
or before term when the foetus is
viable.
NB: Augmentation of labour is the
process of strengthening uterine
contractions that are already
established.
Augmentation of labour should not be
confused with induction of labour
, General Principles for induction
of labour (WHO 2011)
1. Induction of labor should be performed
only when there is a clear medical
indication for it and the expected
benefits outweigh its potential harms.
2. When inducing labor, consideration
must be given to the actual condition,
wishes and preferences of each woman,
with emphasis being placed on cervical
status, the specific method of induction
of labour and associated conditions
such as parity and rupture of
membranes.
